Forever 21 stores closing in Georgia as retailer seeks bankruptcy protection. The retail fashion giant says they’re closing 178 stores by year’s end. ATLANTA — On Sunday, fashion retailer Forever 21 joined other retailers who have filed for bankruptcy protection in the past year.

Is Forever 21 closing in Georgia?

Forever 21 stores closing in Georgia as retailer seeks bankruptcy protection. The retail fashion giant says they’re closing 178 stores by year’s end. ATLANTA — On Sunday, fashion retailer Forever 21 joined other retailers who have filed for bankruptcy protection in the past year.

Is Forever 21 discontinued?

“Forever 21 has made the difficult decision to discontinue further financial and operational support for Forever 21 Canada as we reposition the brand and global business to adapt to the current retail environment,” the company said in a statement to Global News.

How many Forever 21 locations are there?

Forever 21

Type Private
Number of locations Around 623 (by 2019–2020)
Area served Worldwide
Key people Daniel Kulle (CEO)
Products Clothing, accessories

What stores are affiliated with Forever 21?

Authentic Brands is the owner of Aeropostale, Brooks Brothers, Juicy Couture, Forever 21, Barneys New York, Airwalk, Frederick’s of Hollywood, Lucky Brand, Nautica, Sports Illustrated, and Tapout. The company also owns the licensing business for celebrities such as Elvis Presley, Muhammad Ali, and Marilyn Monroe.

Why did Forever 21 close?

Its focus on expansion made it unable to invest in its supply chain, and so Forever 21 took more time to get fresh styles of clothes to market at a time when fast fashion was really picking up and shoppers were hungry for newness.

Is Forever 21 a Canadian company?

Forever 21, a low-cost fashion brand that is popular with younger shoppers, filed for bankruptcy in 2019 and shuttered all of its Canadian locations. The brand, which is represented by YM Inc. in Canada, still has multiple standalone locations in the U.S.

Where Are Forever 21 clothes manufactured?

Forever 21 has faced controversy, criticism, and lawsuits for their unethical labor practices such as poor factory conditions and wages for workers. Their clothes are primarily manufactured domestically in California as well as offshores in China.